Definition of Economic Activities

Question

Those activities which contribute to the gross national product are called:

Select an answer

Those activities which contribute to the gross national product are called:

  1. Social activities
  2. Economic activities — Correct Answer
  3. Political activities
  4. Cultural activities
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Those activities which contribute to the gross national product are called economic activities.

Key Points:
  • All those who are engaged in economic activities, in whatever capacity — high or low, are workers.
  • Economic activities include work on farms, factories, banks, shops and other workplaces.
  • The total money value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a year is called GDP.
  • When we add net earnings from foreign transactions to GDP, we get GNP.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, C, D: Social, political, and cultural activities do not directly contribute to GNP and are not classified as economic activities.

📚 About this Topic — CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES

This multiple choice question is from CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES to strengthen your preparation.

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